There is no topic sentence.
1 pts
Writing contains a topic sentence.
2 pts
The topic sentence is clear and understandable.
3 pts
The prompt is restated in a topic sentence (main idea).
Each detail sentence supports or tells more about the topic.
Sentences are well-written and complete thoughts.
The conclusion sentence restates the topic in a new way and ties the details together.
The paper shows that the writer has control of the rules of spelling, grammar and mechanics,